In a statement released this lunchtime, Isle of Man NAHT Branch Secretary Carol Walsh said: "The lack of attendance at today’s meeting from NAHT members shows the strength of feeling of school leaders. We were hopeful following our meeting last Thursday with the CEO of DESC, Professor Ronald Barr, and acting Minister, Lawrie Hooper MHK, that we could meet, and a way forward could have been found.”

NAHT National Secretary Rob Kelsall is also quoted on the statement: “NAHT remains committed to holding talks with the department to resolve this dispute at the earliest opportunity. Today’s action shows that school leaders are united and committed to taking this action in order to obtain the pay and terms and conditions they deserve.”